Description
A hearty, wholesome bowl of veggies and beans—perfect for light dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Zucchini Soup Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced or shredded
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small potato, diced (optional, for creamier texture)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until soft (about 5–7 minutes).
- Add vegetables & broth: Stir in zucchini, potato (if using), thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour in the broth.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes or until all veggies are tender.
- Add beans: Stir in white beans and simmer for 5 more minutes to heat through.
- Blend (optional): For a creamy texture, blend half the soup with an immersion blender or standard blender.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh herbs and enjoy with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg